The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew plays volleyball against all-stars in Kosrae on Nov. 25, 2025, during community engagements that deepen ties through sport. The crew returned home Dec. 14, 2025, after completing a successful expeditionary patrol under Operation Blue Pacific, deepening partnerships with Pacific nations and bolstering maritime security in the region. The Sentinel-class fast response cutter crew operated for over 500 hours, patrolling 5,380 nautical miles from Nov. 17 to Dec. 14, with 15 days dedicated to providing a persistent presence in the exclusive economic zones of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau, as well as on the high seas. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)